Celebrating Teaching Excellence at Trinity

Posted on: 11 June 2025

On Thursday, 5th June, the Centre for Academic Practice, Trinity Teaching & Learning was delighted to host a celebration in the Provost’s House, where Provost Dr Linda Doyle announced the recipients of the 2025 Teaching Awards — a recognition of those who have made an outstanding contribution to teaching and learning at Trinity College Dublin.

The Inspiring Educator Awards celebrate individuals who have significantly enhanced teaching excellence, inspiring and motivating students to learn and encouraging colleagues to develop their own teaching practice. Congratulations to the following recipients on this well-deserved recognition.

• Prof Raj Chari, School of Social Sciences & Philosophy 
• Dr Juan Diego Rodriguez-Blanco, School of Natural Sciences  
• Dr Sarah Hamill, School of Law  
• Prof David Hoey, School of Engineering  
• Dr Supriya Kapoor, Trinity Business School  
• Dr Clare Kelly, School of Psychology  
• Prof Christopher Morash, School of English  
• Dr Noel Ó Murchadha, School of Education  
• Dr Seamus O'Shaughnessy, School of Engineering  
• Prof Joseph Roche, School of Education  
• Dr Astrid Sasse, School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences  
• Dr Martin Sokol, School of Natural Sciences

The prestigious University Excellence in Teaching Award recognises those who have made an exceptional contribution to teaching and learning at Trinity, often with a lasting impact on students, colleagues, and the institution. Warmest congratulations to the following recipients on this exceptional achievement.

• Prof David Hoey, School of Engineering  
• Dr Noel Ó Murchadha, School of Education  
• Dr Astrid Sasse, School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences

All of this year’s nominees showed passion, creativity, and unwavering commitment to excellence in education, and their work continues to enrich the student experience and advance a culture of high-quality, inclusive learning at Trinity.

Nominations for 2026 will launch in Michaelmas Term 2025 on the Centre for Academic Practice website: Teaching Awards - Centre for Academic Practice, Trinity Teaching & Learning - Trinity College Dublin